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I will be here next week at noonwhat section of 85? 85 between 101 and 87 is smooth. 87 to 17/280 is also fine. i hope that it's 85 between 280 and 101.leg infection that 7eral days to figure outHope it has all been sorted out. Knew something was up. Missed your column!no, 85 from 101 in south san jose to 87i'll pass this onto sjpdHi Gary,

My commute takes me down Mission between North 1st and San Pedro by the courthouse in San Jose. Court workers constantly J-walk across Mission in front of on-comming traffic. I'd imagine the well-dressed people leaving the Public Defender's office know that J-walking is illegal, but aren't concerned about receiving a ticket. I don't get it...

These people are putting everyone in harm because they can't be bothered to use a cross-walk.

Can SJPD do some re-education for these entitled court employees?

Thanks,

Richard HDidn't kknow aboout 87. they will be working pn 85Hi there, I noticed Caltrans is working on lane improvements on 87 between downtown and the airport. While this is great, why are they working on the section that's the nicest instead of the one that desperately needs it, 87 between downtown and 85. They did the same on Capitol expressway in front of the auto mall while the rest of Capitol is dilapidated.You up for a debate on the issue of legality vs. safety?Welcome back, Jeff!Hi Gary!!And learning more traffic etx than I ever thoughtSolving problems, conversing with readersMr. Roadshow, what do you like the most about your job :)?YesAre we chatting today or what?Sorry for being so tardy. I just got out of hospital after 7 days & today was a difficult start. But I am here mow

Gary Richards has covered traffic and transportation in the Bay Area as Mr. Roadshow since 1992. Prior to that he was an assistant sports editor at the paper from 1984-1987. He started his journalism career as a sports editor in Iowa in 1975.

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